Preview: The Stand: Captain Trips #1

Stephen King’s THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS Debuts On September 10th!

World Fantasy Award-winning writer Stephen King, and Marvel Comics join forces once again to launch a new ground-breaking comic book series adapted from King's apocalyptical novel, The Stand! Acclaimed writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four, Angel Revelations) brings the first of several limited series to life this September in The Stand: Captain Trips #1 (of 5)! The Stand, which is commonly deemed as King's most popular novel, is a story of Biblical proportions; after a government-made virus mows down majority of the human race, the few survivors must band together in order to survive. With visually stunning interiors from Eisner-nominated artist, Mike Perkins (Captain America, House of M: Avengers), the human race is going make their last stand! Plus, a mind blowing, sketch variant from acclaimed artist Lee Bermejo and the first of five connecting variant covers from Perkins!

To celebrate the release, The Stand: Captain Trips #1 (of 5) goes on sale at 12:01 am, September 10th, at participating comic stores around the nation.

Quint of AintItCool.com gushes, “This is looking like a really fine series from the fantastic source of material.”

Don’t miss 2008’s most highly anticipated new series from the master of horror, Stephen King, in The Stand: Captain Trips #1 (of 5)! And be sure to get your first in-depth look with the sketchbook online at http://marvel.com/digitalcomics/titles/The_Stand_Sketchbook.2008.1

For more on The Stand, please visit StephenKing.com or http://www.marvel.com/comics/The_Stand

THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5) (JUL082245)
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5) PERKINS VARIANT (JUL082246)
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5) SKETCH VARIANT (JUL082247)
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled & Inked by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Sketch Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Parental Advisory…$3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
FOC—8/7/08, On-Sale—9/10/08

The STAND POSTER (JUN082450)
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
On-Sale—8/20/08

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Trailer: The Stand: Captain Trips

Something has gone wrong… terribly wrong. Imagine if what you thought was just a common cold ends up as an epidemic that has the potential to wipe out the entire Earth’s population! The apocalyptic battle between good and evil based on the classic best-seller by Stephen King, beginning in The Stand: Captain Trips #1 (of 5) by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Mike Perkins, is almost here and now you can see an exclusive look at this breath-taking series in a new online trailer you can watch right here: http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.4432

As the anticipation builds to a fever pitch for this new series, Marvel is pleased to debut this exciting trailer! The Stand, often noted as Stephen King’s best work, takes fans on a breathtaking roller coaster ride of events leaving them craving more!

The next big Stephen King event starts now and be sure to head on over to Marvel.Com for a preview of this soon-to-be classic series before it goes on-sale September 10th at midnight openings across the country!

For more on The Stand, please visit StephenKing.com and http://www.marvel.com/comics/The_Stand

THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5) (JUL082245)
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 PERKINS VARIANT (JUL082246)
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 BERMEJO SKETCH VARIANT (JUL082247)
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled & Inked by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Sketch Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Parental Advisory…$3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
FOC—8/7/08, On-Sale—9/10/08

The STAND POSTER (JUN082450)
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
On-Sale—8/20/08

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Marvel Comics and Stephen King Take The Stand

MARVEL PUBLISHING TAKES THE STAND -- STEPHEN KING AND MARVEL RE-TEAM FOR COMIC SERIES BASED ON BEST-SELLING NOVEL!
New Series Expands Upon the Historic Partnership Between Marvel and King via a license with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group. Marvel Comics to Launch First Issue in September, 2008

NEW YORK –Through a licensing agreement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., Marvel Publishing joins forces this fall with World Fantasy Award-winning writer Stephen King, long acknowledged as the master of modern horror, to bring to life in the graphic fiction format one of the most revered and influential novels ever published: The Stand. A strong influence on every major pop culture genre from Top 40 songs to the hit TV show LOST - this seminal work has been translated into twenty-two languages and has sold more than 4.5 million copies in the U.S. alone since its publication in 1978.

Critically acclaimed as one of King’s greatest works, The Stand presents a post-apocalyptic world in which a band of unlikely heroes must come together to fight one of the most memorable villains in any genre: Randall Flagg. After a super-flu virus escapes a military station, the epidemic wipes out 99.4% of the world’s population. As the remnants of humanity try to find their way to the safe haven known as “the Free Zone” to rebuild society, they find themselves opposed by a group led by Flagg. The two surviving camps must face off for the fate of the human race.

“There's nothing more interesting--and more fun--than seeing an old work take on new life in a new medium.” states Stephen King. “I've enjoyed working with Marvel on The Gunslinger series, and am excited about this collaboration regarding The Stand, which will bring Stu Redman, Frannie Goldsmith, Lloyd Henreid, and Randall Flagg to a new audience.”

The comics will be presented as a limited series based on The Stand: The Complete & Uncut Edition to give the most depth and detail possible in this first ever graphic visual adaptation. The comic series will be available in comic book stores across the country with the first installment available in September, 2008. As with previous partnerships, the entire saga will be overseen by King as the Creative and Executive Director on the comic book series.

“Having the opportunity to visualize another Stephen King epic in the comic book format for both new and old readers is incredibly exhilarating,” says Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief, Joe Quesada. “And it’s just an absolute thrill for Marvel--and for me--to be associated with one of the greatest authors to have walked this green earth!”

The series will be adapted by award-winning playwright and writer of TV’s Big Love, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Marvel’s Fantastic Four and Sensational Spider-Man). Harvey award-winning Captain America artist Mike Perkins will be illustrating the series.

“The Stand being adapted as graphic fiction is truly a momentous event for both Marvel Publishing and reading audiences alike!” exclaims Ruwan Jayatilleke, Vice President of Development, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. “While we continue to publish compelling fiction with our iconic Super Heroes, Marvel is also applying that same skilled storytelling, creative energy and tremendous momentum to intellectual properties like The Stand — resulting in groundbreaking works in the comic book format.”

Having written over 40 novels, Stephen King is one of the most popular writers of all time, and is undoubtedly the world’s leading horror writer. His books have been translated into 33 languages and published in over 35 countries. Currently, more than 300 million copies of his novels are in print.

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Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1 On-Sale At Midnight Tonight!

The best-selling, critically acclaimed comic book series, inspired by Stephen King’s epic Dark Tower, returns in Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1 — available at midnight tonight (at participating stores)! Reuniting the chart-topping team of writers Robin Furth & Peter David, artists Jae Lee & Richard Isanove, joined by special guest variant cover artist Mike Deodato Jr., Roland Deschain and his ka-tet are fighting for their very survival! Everyone from MySpace.Com to the Oklahoman to Lancaster Online to the East Valley Tribune to StephenKing.Com can’t stop buzzing about this bold follow-up to last year’s hit Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born!

Head over to http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.2663 to find out which retailer near you is participating in this special midnight opening to celebrate the landmark release of Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1!

Plus, don’t miss Robin Furth dishing about what to expect from Dark Tower: The Long Road Home at http://www.marvel.com/news/comics.2768.

It’s the next exciting chapter in the Dark Tower epic and no comic fan can afford to miss Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1! But there’s no need to wait till tomorrow — you can pick up the first issue at midnight tonight, along with the Dark Tower: Long Road Home Poster! Plus, don’t miss Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born Premiere HC, collecting the first sold-out limited series that was named best graphic novel of 2007 by Amazon.Com!

For more on Dark Tower, please visit http://www.stephenking.com and http://www.marvel.com/darktower.

DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) (JAN082113)
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) DEODATO JR VARIANT (JAN082114)
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) LEE VARIANT (JAN082115)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Art & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR
Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE
CARDSTOCK COVER/T+ …$3.99
©2007 Stephen King. All rights reserved.
ON-SALE AT MIDNIGHT!

DARK TOWER: LONG ROAD HOME POSTER (JAN082235)
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
ON-SALE AT MIDNIGHT!

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN PREMIERE HC (SEP072167)
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Penciled by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ON-SALE NOW!

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Preview: Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1

Dark Tower Returns With The Long Road Home!

The best-selling, critically acclaimed comic book series, inspired by Stephen King’s epic Dark Tower, returns in Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1! Reuniting the chart-topping team of writers Robin Furth & Peter David, artists Jae Lee & Richard Isanove, joined by special guest variant cover artist Mike Deodato Jr., Roland Deschain and his ka-tet are fighting for their very survival! With the Big Coffin Hunters on the trail of these friends, plus visions of Susan's death dancing in Roland's head, what else could go wrong? Well… Roland's in a coma and the people who burned Susan are determined to make him their next victim!

Overseen by Stephen King himself, Dark Tower: The Long Road Home explores a chapter in Roland's life only hinted at in the novels!

To celebrate this landmark event, Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1 goes on sale at 12:01 am, March 5th, at participating comic stores around the nation.

Don't miss Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born Premiere HC, collecting the best-selling, critically acclaimed Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1-7, in stores now! This hardcover collection provides a look into the Dark Tower world unlike any other you've seen before!

It’s the next exciting chapter in the Dark Tower epic and no comic fan can afford to miss Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1! Plus, just in time to cure those winter blues, Lee & Isanove’s stunning art is brought to life in the Dark Tower: Long Road Home Poster!

DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) (JAN082113)
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) DEODATO JR VARIANT (JAN082114)
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) LEE VARIANT (JAN082115)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Art & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR
Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE
CARDSTOCK COVER/T+ …$3.99
©2007 Stephen King. All rights reserved.
FOC—2/14/08, On-Sale—3/5/08

DARK TOWER: LONG ROAD HOME POSTER (JAN082235)
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
On-Sale—3/5/08

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